Corrie boss Kate has overseen the storylines Martina has criticised, but under her stewardship viewing figures have increased.

The cobbles producer – who took over in 2015 – has been widely praised for revitalising the show with a host of issue-led storylines that have seen the show regularly be the most-watched show on television.

But now after having heartbreaking storylines like Bethany Platt’s grooming and abuse horror, Billy Mayhew's drug addiction, Michelle Connor tragically losing her son, and David Platt’s upcoming sexual assault, Kate has admitted there is another story coming that has left her feeling “trepidatious”.

Speaking exclusively to the Sun Online, Kate said: “I think that the David story is going to be a long runner and it will tie in with another really significant story.